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Ladle

William Hollingshead

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ladle by William Hollingshead. The ladle is made of silver. The bowl of the ladle is oval and the handle is long and narrow. The ladle lies on its side. The bowl faces left. A small dent appears on the rim of the bowl near the handle. The background is gray. A shadow appears underneath the ladle. The handle tapers slightly near the end. There are no visible decorations on the ladle.

Artwork Details

Date
1755–75
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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